Every week, Supercharged tackles a complex—and sometimes unusual—question about technology, science, psychology, and human existence to find out how we can approach life better in our rapidly changing world.

CBS adds commercial-free option to its ‘All Access’ streaming serviceWhether you’re a cord-cutter or just want to watch CBS shows on-the-go without ads, the network has a new option worth checking out. CBS All Access, the broadcast channel’s streaming video service, is introducing a commercial-free option for subscribers. The new tier will come at a higher price, of course, and still include commercials during live broadcasts.

Forbes: The World's BillionairesFor our 30th annual guide to the world’s richest people we found a total of 1,810 billionaires, down from a record 1,826 a year ago. Their aggregate net worth: $6.5 trillion, $570 million less than last year.

Negative income taxIn economics, a negative income tax (NIT) is a progressive income tax system where people earning below a certain amount receive supplemental pay from the government instead of paying taxes to the government. Such a system has been discussed by economists but never fully implemented. It was described by British politician Juliet Rhys-Williams in the 1940s and later by United States free-market economist Milton Friedman.

Basic income: the world’s simplest plan to end poverty, explainedBasic income is having a moment. The governments of Finland, Ontario, and Utrecht are all launching tests of the policy proposal, under which everyone in a given country would get a set amount of money every year, no strings attached. The charity GiveDirectly is set to give basic incomes to 6,000 people in Kenya, and the tech industry powerhouse Y Combinator is funding an experiment evaluating the idea.

Stephen ChaoStephen Chao (born 1955) is an American internet entrepreneur, television producer and media executive. He has worked as the President of Fox Television, an independent television producer, President of USA Network, and co-founder of WonderHowTo.com